Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 were released on June 23, 2012 in Japan and October 12, 2012 in Europe, on the Nintendo DS. The only true direct sequels in the main series, they take place two years after Black and White: a new hero from Aspertia City, a new Team Plasma led by Ghetsis, and Kyurem, who fuses with Zekrom or Reshiram. With a Pokédex of 301 Pokémon, the Pokémon World Tournament, PokéStar Studios and the series’ first difficulty modes, they are among the most complete games in the franchise.
The guide
- Getting started: our review, the fact sheet, tips for getting started and the FAQ.
- The adventure: the twelve-chapter walkthrough, with the eight Gyms and the League.
- After the League: Nature Sanctuary, Black Tower, PWT, difficulty modes.
- The Pokémon: all the legendary Pokémon, from Kyurem to the Regis.
- Behind the scenes: the gallery and our 2012 archives.
For the story that came before, see our Black and White mini-site.
Black 2 or White 2?
Black 2 features Black Kyurem and gives access to Black City, Zekrom, Latios and Challenge Mode; White 2 features White Kyurem, with White Forest, Reshiram, Latias and Easy Mode.
Playing today
The games exist only on Nintendo DS cartridge, playable on the DS, DSi and 3DS; they have never been re-released. To keep your Pokémon, transfer them via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME before Pokémon Bank closes, announced for February 26, 2027.
